ἐκκολυμβάω (ekkolymbáō) — Swim Out

Greek word study: ἐκκολυμβάω (ekkolymbáō), Strong's G1579. to escape by swimming

GreekStrong's G1579
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐκκολυμβάω (ekkolymbáō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to escape by swimming

Word study
Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2860 (κολυμβάω);

KJV translation words: swim out

Where this word appears

Strong's G1579 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 27:42.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having swum away ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐκκολυμβήσας ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Acts 27:42 — ἐκκολυμβήσας — having swum away

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1537 ἐκ (ek), G2860 κολυμβάω (kolymbáō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ekkolymbáō (G1579) mean?

To escape by swimming.

How is G1579 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1579 as: swim out.

How often does ἐκκολυμβάω (ekkolymbáō) appear?

Strong's G1579 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 27:42.